Species Culex (Culex) palpalis Taylor, 1912
- Culex palpalis Taylor, F.H. 1912. [Appendix] II.- Description of mosquitoes collected in the Northern Territory during the Expedition, 1911. Bulletin of the Northern Territory 1a: 25-34 [29].
Type data:
Syntype(s) ANIC ♀ adult (number of syntypes not stated in original description), Umbrawarra Creek, NT.
Introduction
Previously regarded as a junior synonym of Culex annulirostris but distinguishing features outlined by Jansen et al. (2013). Appears to be widespread in Australia.
General References
Jansen, C.J., Hemmerter, S., van den Hurk, A.F., Whelan, P.I. & Beebe, N.W. 2013. Morphological versus molecular identification of Culex annulirostris Skuse and Culex palpalis Taylor: key members of the Culex sitiens (Diptera: Culicidae) subgroup in Australasia. Australian Journal of Entomology [published online 23 JUL 2013]
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-Oct-2013 | ADDED |